AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in the temple city of Ayodhya today, following the inauguration of the Ayodhya Dham Railway Station. Upon landing in Ayodhya, PM Modi received a grand welcome, with a large number of supporters showering petals on his convoy as he waved at the crowd.
After participating in a 15-kilometer-long roadshow, PM Modi arrived at the Ayodhya Dham railway station before heading to the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport inauguration. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also attended the airport inauguration ceremony.
Ayodhya’s grand airport has been built by the Airport Authority of India after signing a MoU with the Government of Uttar Pradesh in April last year. Phase 1 of the state-of-the-art airport has been developed at a cost of more than ₹1,450 crore. The airport’s terminal building has an area of 6,500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.
The terminal building’s facade showcases the architectural design resembling the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Inside, the terminal is adorned with local art, paintings, and murals depicting the life of Lord Shri Ram.
The terminal building of Ayodhya Airport is also equipped with various sustainability features, like an insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, landscaping with fountains, a water treatment plant, a sewage treatment plant, a solar power plant and many other such features have been provided to meet GRIHA – 5-star ratings.
The airport will improve connectivity in the region, leading to a boost in tourism and business activities while generating new employment opportunities. AAI Chairman Sanjeev Kumar asserted that air connectivity is important for Ayodhya, adding that the Airport Authority is happy about the expansion.
Additionally the Prime Minister inaugurated several projects in Ayodhya, collectively worth Rs 15,000 crore.
The Prana Pratishtha (Consecration) ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple is scheduled for January 22, 2024.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in a public programme in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
The PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore in the state. pic.twitter.com/BxnVrZGNv3
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
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